TRAI's new rule: Now SIM card will remain active for just Rs 20, know how

Now the need for minimum recharge is over, keeping SIM active has become easy

Earlier, users had to do a minimum recharge of about Rs 199 every month to keep their SIM card active. However, TRAI has made it easier and implemented a rule which applies to all telecom operators. Now with a prepaid balance of just Rs 20, you can keep your SIM active for 90 days.

What is TRAI's new rule?

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has implemented the Automatic Number Retention Scheme. Under this scheme:

- If you have a balance of Rs 20 in your SIM card, your number will not be closed even after 90 days.

- After 90 days, Rs 20 will be deducted from your account, and the validity of the SIM will increase for 30 days.

- This process will continue as long as there is balance in your account.

Grace period will also be available

If the balance in your account runs out, you will get a grace period of 15 days. During this time, if you recharge, your SIM card will be activated again. But if recharge is not done even in 15 days, your SIM card will be deactivated.

Which users will benefit the most?

1. Secondary SIM card users: This rule will prove to be very beneficial for those who keep their second SIM only for backup.

2. Users with low usage: Those whose SIM card is only for incoming calls, they will no longer need to do heavy recharge every month.

3. BSNL and other low-cost plan users: In small towns and rural areas, where people want to keep the SIM active at a low cost, this rule has brought relief for them.

How to keep your SIM card active?

We give you tips on how to keep your SIM card always active so that your SIM card does not get switched off when you are not using it. For this, you will have to follow some tips given below:

- Always maintain a balance of Rs 20 in your account.

- Check your balance from time to time, so that the validity of your SIM remains.

- If the balance gets over, then recharge within 15 days. Why is this step of TRAI special?

This step of TRAI is to provide financial relief to telecom users. Earlier users had to buy recharge plans of Rs 199 or more. But now the facility of keeping the SIM active is being available for just Rs 20.

When did the rule start?

TRAI implemented this rule in March 2013. However, many telecom companies were not following it. Now TRAI has strictly implemented this rule, so that users can get full benefit of it.

This new rule of TRAI will provide relief to millions of users. Now without spending much, you can keep your SIM card active for a long time. So if you also want to keep your secondary SIM or less used number active, then this rule is best for you. Just keep a balance of Rs 20 and keep using your SIM without any worry.